Johnston School District

District Spending

The Johnston School District spends $14,243 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Johnston School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Johnston School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Johnston School District, 26% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Johnston School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.